Maria Donoghue

Intent: Increase provision of worker friendly affordable housing in Limerick

Details: Chaired Housing Discussion with Key Politicians

Intent: An approval of the proposal for the Toppins Field development in the South side of the city. It was also hoped to secure a commitment from Council that housing developments would be prioritised and that section 139 would only be invoked in emergency situations.

Details: Lobbying on housing development decisions, and implementation of Mayor's proposed modular housing scheme

Intent: Clarity on funding application status and whether application was successful

Details: Advocating re: Funding application update

Intent: Seek successful inclusion in the Fund for LEDP CLG's roof refurbishment project, by requesting support in ensuring Limerick City & County Council (LCCC) sponsor this application by facilitating its submission to the Department of Local Government and Heritage.

Details: Requesting support for LEDP CLG's application to The Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund.

Intent: To reduce overall rate increase, and highlight the negative impact the 6% increase would have on SMEs

Details: Limerick Chamber wrote to executive and elected representatives to highlight concerns regarding commercial rate increase

Intent: Increase provision of affordable housing in Limerick

Details: Presentation to the Full Council of Limerick City and County Council

Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026

Intent: To garner support for a bus route to serve Annacotty Business Park

Details: Limerick Chamber communicated survey results to local politicians for bus route to Annacotty business park

Intent: Lobby the local authority to enact bye-laws

Details: Communication with Limerick City and County Council Executive and Councillors

Intent: to become an FRC which is due to be announced soon

Details: Supporting letters for our application to become an FRC